Storyline: The Bulldogs return to the state tournament for the fifth time in six years but have advanced beyond the first round just once.

The Redskins

Player to watch: Chelsea Rota scored an early goal in Neshaminy's 1-AAA title victory over Central Bucks South.

Notable: Defeated Central Bucks South in penalty strokes to win first District 1 title in 25 years. . . . Defeated Wilson 3-0 in PIAA first round in 2004. . . . Won PIAA Class AAA titles in 1983 and 1990.

Oley Valley (24-1) vs. Merion Mercy (16-6)

The Lynx

Storyline: The two-time state champion Lynx enter their ninth straight state tournament against the team they defeated 1-0 in the first round last year.

The Golden Bears

Players to watch: Senior Kim Keating is the among the long line of Keatings to play for Merion Mercy.

Notable: Lost to Villa Maria in 1-AA semifinals before defeating Gwynedd Mercy in the third-place game. . . . Lost to Oley Valley 1-0 in first round last year.

Fleetwood (19-3) vs. Villa Maria (20-1-1)

The Tigers

Storyline: The Tigers return to the state tournament for the second straight year looking to bounce back from last year's first-round exit.

The Hurricanes

Player to watch: Molly Murphy had a goal and an assist in Villa Maria's 1-AA championship win over Christopher Dock.

Notable: Villa Maria's win over Christopher Dock in the 1-AA title game was was the 500th win in coach Maurene Polley's 41-year coaching career. . . . Won PIAA Class AA titles in 1993 and '94.